Feb. 11. 2017

Marquette Falls on the Road to Georgetown, 80-62

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Jajuan Johnson led four Golden Eagles in double figures with 14 points, but shooting woes plagued Marquette in an 80-62 setback at Georgetown on Saturday.

The Golden Eagles (15-10, 6-7 BIG EAST) were unable to reach their otherwise stellar season averages offensively and the Hoyas (14-12, 5-8 BIG EAST) took full advantage. Marquette shot just 41.8 percent (23-55) from the floor, including 3-for-14 from 3-point range and 13-of-20 from the charity stripe.

Georgetown put three players in double-digit scoring with Jessie Govan leading the way with 23 points and eight rebounds. LJ Peak and Rodney Pryor also reached the 20-point mark with Pryor chipping in 10 rebounds as well.

The Hoyas featured a strong interior presence on the day, winning the battle on the boards, 39-28, including eight offensive rebounds leading to 10 second-chance points.

Marquette’s next contest will be a National Marquette Day match-up against Xavier Saturday, Feb. 18, at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Central time and will be televised live on CBS Sports Network.